Bat Flight Visualization (2001-2013)

When bats fly, their wings undergo large amplitude motions and
deformations. As a consequence, simulating and visualizing the way air
flows around the bat is extremely complex, and biologists have yet to
gain a full understanding of the aerodynamics and mechanics of bat
flight. We present a method for simulating and visualizing air flow
around a static bat wing geometry in the three-dimensional, immersive
CAVE environment. This demonstration serves as proof-of-concept for
simulating air flow around a time-varying geometry in order to
understand the aerodynamic principles behind bat flight. By
understanding the mechanics of bat flight, we hope to make discoveries
in areas such as biomechanics and aerodynamics

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